Best graphics card for Gigabit Ethernet?

Hi,
I wanna upgrade my Power Mac G4's AGP graphics card to the best one available so I can get Quartz Extreme, Core Image, and Core Animation (for when I upgrade to Leopard). What's the best card available for my Power Mac?
Thanks

I've got a GeForce FX5200 256Mb, which was considerably cheaper than the ATI Radeon 9800. The one I got was from eBay, and it's a flashed one (ie a PC card that has had the ROM converted to Mac). It works like a treat. Full Core Image and Quartz Extreme support, not sure about Core Animation.
Have a look here for compatibility issues: http://themacelite.wikidot.com/compatibility
Have a look on eBay for the best deals.
Hope this helps.

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